Rachel Eilert
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Education
University of Colorado Denver, CO
Masters of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction in Math and Science Education
May 2012
Urban Community Teacher Education Program May 2011
University of Colorado Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts, History May 2010
Community College of Denver January 2008 – May 2008
University of Southern Maine August 2002 May 2006
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced professional and results oriented instructional designer/technical trainer/curriculum
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developer/educator in both business and academic environments
Design and development of learning solutions to fit individual learning needs
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Attention to detail
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Proven ability to plan and execute projects on time and within budget
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Knowledge of "best practices" and current research in the use of technology to enhance teaching
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and learning
Flexible to meet changes needs and requirements.
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Software Applications
Strong working knowledge of:
MS Office XP: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Blackboard: e Education program
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Classroom Experience
6th Grade Teacher: Columbine Elementary School, Denver, Colorado August 2012 – June 2013
Succeeded in planning lessons that utilized multiple intelligences.
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Motivated students through enthusiastic teaching and creative lessons using technology and
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manipulatives.
Designed and facilitated daily guided reading groups.
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Used no nonsense nurturing for classroom management.
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Designed lesson plans using Backwards Design.
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Adapted and modified instruction to best meet learning styles of students.
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Used assessment information to guide planning. Implemented pre and post assessments across all
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content areas.
• Organized and ran Columbine’s Shakespeare group that participated in Denver Public School’s
Shakespeare Festival.
Teacher Candidate: Edison Elementary School, Denver, Colorado
First Grade January 2011 – May 2011
Clinical Teacher – Cynthia Stroschein Lucas
• Participated in the creation, execution, and data analysis of grade level SMART goals.
• Fostered strong classroom community through the use of Morning Meeting and conflict resolution
skills.
• Motivated students through enthusiastic teaching and creative lessons using technology and
manipulatives.
• Designed and facilitated daily guided reading groups.
• Trained in administering the DRA2 and AIMS Web reading assessments.
• Organized Enrichment Day for whole school.
• Designed lesson plans to meet the needs of a vision impaired student.
Fifth Grade Highly Gifted and Talented October 2010 – December 2010
Clinical Teacher – Jenifer Rigsby
Fourth Grade – August 2010 – October 2010
Clinical Teacher – Patricia Hardy
Previous Work History
AVID Tutor – Aurora Public Schools September 2007 – June 2008
Verizon Business Highlands Ranch, Colorado March 2007 – September 2007
Administrative Representative
LID’s – Denver, Colorado November 2006 – December 2006
Assistant Manager
GameStop, Inc. – South Portland, Maine November 2002 July 2005
Senior Game Advisor
Professional Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, member
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Golden Key International Honour Society, member
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